Premiership Teams

Every premiership is a chapter in our club’s history. Relive the unforgettable seasons, iconic grand final moments, and teams that brought home the silverware.

1961 – GCAFL

 

SOUTHPORT 9.12 (66) DEFEATED IPSWICH 7.11 (53)

 

  Ken McDonald Bob Stringer Robin Best
  Des Hall Graham Watson Bob Manuel
  Bert Sherring Graham Radcliffe Roy Rose
  Laurie Roberts Don Brown Jim Carmichael
  John Burke John Gray Len Anderson
  Barry Chorley Peter Thrift Peter Dalgrin
  Grant Jones Wayne Eastman  

Goalkickers and Best Players: Graham Radcliffe, Peter Dalgrin, Ken McDonald

Captain: Ken McDonald Coaches: Ken Long and Ken McDonald

 

 

1964 – GCAFL

 

SOUTHPORT DEFEATED SURFERS PARADISE

Best Players: Dave Burns, Ken Rodger

Captain and Coach: Harold Peacock

 

 

 

1966 – GCAFL

 

SOUTHPORT 14.24 (108) DEFEATED SURFERS PARADISE 7.16 (58)

 

  Harold Peacock Ken Best Col Pierce
  Bert Sherromg Darryl Blake Ken Rodger
  Terry Doyle Derrell Hodgetts Barry Berren
  Errol Campbell Rod Fox Neil Wiseman
  Terry Larkins Les Napper Sid Napper
  Noel Martin Dave Burns Ian Radcliffe
  Col Luhrs Bob Manuel  

Goalkickers and Best Players: Terry Larkins, Derrell Hodgetts, Dave Burns, Errol Campbell, Ken Best, Noel Martin

Captain and Coach: Terry Larkins

 

1975 – GCAFL

 

SOUTHPORT 26.16 (172) DEFEATED COOLANGATTA 17.16 (118)

 

  Garry Lowe Jon Wojtala Eddie Bowtell
  John Cheel Barry Rudd Grant Jones
  Ken Ottaway Zane Taylor Mick Torrens
  Jeff Jordan Lindsay Fawns Steve Hunter
  Bill Ryan Peter Willardson Randall Witton
  Mick Kelly Bob Webb Wayne Eastman
  Dave Burns Ian Rankin  

Goalkickers: Ian Rankin 7, Randall Witton 4, Bill Ryan 3, Mick Kelly 3, John Cheel 3, Barry Webb 2, Wayne Eastman, Peter Willardsen, Lindsay Fawns, Jeff Jordan 

Best Players: Bill Ryan, Steve Hunter, Ian Rankin, Barry Webb, Zane Taylor, John Cheel, Grant Jones

Captain and Coach: Bob Webb

 

1976 – GCAFL

 

SOUTHPORT 14.11 (95) DEFEATED BROADBEACH 9.14 (68)

 

  Dave Burns John Cheel Brian Donoghoe
  Lindsay Fawns Steve Hunter David Hyde
  Grant Jones Jeff Jordan Kevin Kirby
  Barry Lowe Ken Ottoway Barry Rudd
  Bill Ryan Andy Stewart Mick Torrens
  Graham Trevena Bob Webb John Wojtala
  Tony Wolfe Zane Taylor  

Goalkickers: Bill Ryan 4, Tony Wolfe 2, Kevin Kirby, John Cheel, Grant Jones, David Hyde, Andy Stewart, Lindsay Fawns, John Wojtala

Best Players: Zane Taylor, Brian Donoghoe, Bob Webb, Bill Ryan, Andy Stewart, Lindsay Fawns, John Wojtala

Captain and Coach: Bob Webb

 

 

1977 – GCAFL

 

SOUTHPORT 22.18 (150) DEFEATED COOLANGATTA 13.9 (87)

 

  Hank Allard Darryl Bakes Eddie Bowtell
  Geoff Boyle David Burns John Cheel
  Ken Clark Milton Davis Tom Edwards
  Jeff Jordan Barry Lowe Rick Maynard
  Wayne Morris Ken Ottoway Craig Rice
  Bill Ryan Brian Soloman Zane Taylor
  Bob Webb    

Goalkickers: Darryl Bakes 9, Ken Clark 5, Zane Taylor 2, Bob Webb 2, Bill Ryan, Ken Ottoway, Milton Davis, Jeff Jordan

Best Players: Zane Taylor, Brian Donoghoe, Bob Webb, Bill Ryan, Andy Stewart, Lindsay Fawns, John Wojtala

Captain and Coach: Bob Webb

 

 

1979 – GCAFL

 

SOUTHPORT 17.16 (118) DEFEATED COOLANGATTA 16.19 (115)

 

  Peter Devlin Phil Hortz Zane Taylor
  Mick Torrens Graham Hopkins Barry Lowe
  Chris Rice Grant Jones Bill Ryan
  Sel Short Ken Clark Vaughan Miles
  Steven Lynch Rob Simspon John Hinkley
  Terry Baker David Apted Nigel Webb
  Wayne Morris Bill Rosin  

Goalkickers: David Apted 5, Ken Clark 3, Steven Lynch 2, Barry Lowe 2, Bill Ryan, John Hinkley, Graham Hopkins, Peter Devlin, Bill Rosin

Best Players: Zane Taylor, Sel Short, David Apted, Bill Ryan, John Hinkley, Graham Hopkins, Peter Devlin, Bill Rosin

Captain: Nigel Webb Coach: Brian Lowe

 

1980 – GCAFL

 

SOUTHPORT 17.18 (120) DEFEATED PALM BEACH 15.8 (98)

 

  David Apted Terry Baker Greg Brown
  Ken McDonald Tony Coelli Michael Davidson
  Tim Finnemore Neil Gibson Ian Jefferies
  Grant Jones John Keogh Gavan McGuane
  Peter Obst Chris Rice Bill Ryan
  Rob Simpson Ron Stewart Sel Short
  Arch Wilkey    

Goalkickers: Michael Davidson 5, Ron Stewart 2, Bill Ryan 2, Peter Obst 2, Ken Clark, Gavan McGuane, David Apted, Sel Short, Tim Finnemore

Best Players: Sel Short, T Finnemore, N Gibson, R Simpson, G McGuane, M Davidson

Captain and Coach: Bill Ryan

 

1983 – QAFL

 

SOUTHPORT 13.12 (90) DEFEATED MORNINGSIDE 12.5 (77)

 

FB Mick Youngs George Budge Mick Herring
HB Andrew Bos Sel Short Zane Taylor
C Lynton Keighran Steve Wells Ashley Miles
HF Tim Tagliabue Doug Byron Peter Boyce
FF Jason Cotter Peter Munro Zane Separovich
R Peter Guy Peter Ives Gavan McGuane
Int Craig Crowley Tom O’Connor  

SOUTHPORT 3.2 4.5 7.8 13.12 (90)
MORNINGSIDE
3.1 5.1 8.2 12.5 (77)

Goalkickers: Peter Boyce 2, Tim Tagliabue 2, Peter Munro 2, Peter Guy 2, Tom O’Connor, Gavan McGuane, Peter Ives, Jason Cotter, Zane Taylor.

Best Players: Zane Taylor, Gavan McGuane, Steve Wells, Sel Short, Peter Guy, Andrew Bos

Captain: Gavan McGuane Coach: Norm Dare

 

1985 – QAFL

 

SOUTHPORT 11.8 (74) DEFEATED MAYNE 10.11 (71)

 

FB Lino Girardi Mick Youngs Murray Cetinich
HB Craig Crowley Trevor Surman John Millane
C Darren Carlson Trevor Wilkins Trevor Crowley
HF Andy Matheson Paul Heerey Mark Frawley
FF Gordon Coventry Brett Thompson Glen Middlemiss
R Peter Guy Zane Taylor Gavan McGuane
Int Jason Cotter Darren Coombe  

SOUTHPORT 2.0 7.3 10.6 11.8 (74)
MAYNE
1.2 3.4 6.7 10.11 (71)

Goalkickers: Brett Thompson 6, Glen Middlemiss, Mark Frawley, Gavan McGuane, Andy Matheson, Zane Taylor

Best Players: Trevor Surman, Peter Guy, Paul Heerey, Zane Taylor, Brett Thompson, Mick Youngs

Captain: Gavan McGuane Coach: Norm Dare

 

1987 – QAFL

 

SOUTHPORT 13.17 (95) DEFEATED WINDSOR-ZILLMERE 11.6 (72)

 

FB Brad Nicholls Phil McGarry Paul Snare
HB Craig Crowley Peter Johnston John Glynn
C Stuart Glascott Darren Carlson Phillip Philcox
HF Ray Sarcevic Gary Dempsey Chris Van Wyk
FF Chris Stacey Brett Thompson Gordon Coventry
R Peter Reiwoldt Zane Taylor Jason Cotter
Int Gavan McGuane Paul Drever  

SOUTHPORT 3.3 8.10 11.14 13.17 (95)
WINDSOR-ZILLMERE 1.3 2.4 7.5 11.6 (72)

Goalkickers: Brett Thompson 4, Gordon Coventry 3, Chris Stacey, Gavan McGuane, Chris Van Wyk, Zane Taylor, Phillip Philcox, Jason Cotter

Best Players: Gary Dempsey, Gordon Coventry, Jason Cotter, Stuart Glascott, Phil McGarry, Zane Taylor

Captain: Gavan McGuane Coach: Norm Dare

 

1989 – QAFL

 

SOUTHPORT 16.17 (113) DEFEATED WINDSOR-ZILLMERE 12.5 (77)

 

FB Craig Headland Scott Lawton Paul Snare
HB Craig Crowley Craig Carmichael Zane Taylor
C Darren Carlson Ray Sarcevic Paul Drever
HF Ashley Moore Steve Handley Arlen Kennedy
FF Matt Kennedy Peter Riewoldt Rob Jones
R Peter Guy Mick Kenny Jason Cotter
Int David Ashkar    

SOUTHPORT 3.3 7.5 13.9 16.17 (113)
WINDSOR-ZILLMERE 2.2 8.4 10.5 12.5 (77)

Goalkickers: Ray Sarcevic 4, David Ashkar 3, Steve Handley 2, Matt Kennedy 2, Jason Cotter, Mick Kenny, Arlen Kennedy, Ashley Moore, Rob Jones

Best Players: Ray Sarcevic, Steve Handley, Ashley Moore, Craig Carmichael, David Ashkar, Jason Cotter

Captain: Zane Taylor Coach: Gavan McGuane

1990 – QAFL

 

SOUTHPORT 22.14 (146) DEFEATED MORNINGSIDE 12.15 (87)

 

FB Dean McMahon Scott Lawton Craig Headland
HB Mick Kenny Steve Handley Brad Dobson
C Rod Brewster Zane Taylor Dean Bowtell
HF Gary Brewster Peter Riewoldt David Ashkar
FF Craig Crowley Cameron O’Brien Phil McGarry
R Paul Siede Glen Reeves Jason Cotter
Int Rob Jones Steven Toose  

SOUTHPORT 2.2 9.5 13.8 22.14 (146)
WINDSOR-ZILLMERE 3.8 5.9 10.13 12.15 (87)

Goalkickers: Cameron O’Brien 5, Phil McGarry 5, Glen Reeves 3, Rob Jones 2, Dean Bowtell, Peter Riewoldt, Mick Kenny, David Ashkar, Rod Brewster, Zane Taylor, Paul Siede

Best Players:  Zane Taylor, Dean McMahon, Rob Jones, Jason Cotter, Brad Dobson, Paul Siede

Captain: Zane Taylor Coach: Gavan McGuane

 

1992 – QAFL

 

SOUTHPORT 14.19 (94) DEFEATED MORNINGSIDE 12.8 (80)

 

FB Mark Billings David Crutchfield John Millane
HB Mark Benson Michael Walsh Shaun Stephens
C Royce Enders Mark Smith Andrew Lowe
HF Craig Crowley Craig Headland Cameron O’Brien
FF Rob Jones Warwick Capper Craig Rippon
R Paul Siede Chris O’Sullivan Jason Cotter
Int Joel Howes Craig Mansbridge  

SOUTHPORT 1.2 9.6 12.6 14.9 (94)
MORNINGSIDE 4.2 7.3 9.5 12.8 (80)

Goalkickers: Cameron O’Brien 3, Jason Cotter 2, Craig Rippon 2, Rob Jones 2, Craig Headland 2, Warwick Capper 2, Andrew Lowe

Best Players: Paul Siede, Jason Cotter, David Crutchfield, Rob Jones, Joel Howes, Chris O’Sullivan

Captain and Coach: Cameron O’Brien

 

1997 – QAFL

 

SOUTHPORT 26.13 (169) DEFEATED MT GRAVATT 11.9 (75)

 

FB Craig Mansbridge Lincoln Hughes David Johnston
HB Ian Dargie Scott Lawton Dean Bowtell
C Scott Bamford Shaun Ballans Gavin Chesser
HF Fabian Webb Sean Coughlan Ricky Brennan
FF Brent Green Craig Wilson Nick Mansbridge
R Brad McMahon Jeff Brennan David Bain
Int Marc Woolnough Rod Brewster Richard Maloney

SOUTHPORT 8.2 13.5 17.7 26.13 (169)
MT GRAVATT 1.2 5.3 10.5 11.9 (75)

Goalkickers: Craig Wilson 6, Scott Bamford 4, Brent Green 4, Fabian Webb 4, Ricky Brennan 3, David Bain 2, Dean Bowtell, Shaun Ballans, Marc Woolnough, Brad McMahon.

Best Players: Paul Siede, Jason Cotter, David Crutchfield, Rob Jones, Joel Howes, Chris O’Sullivan

Captain: David Bain Coach: Danny Brennan

 

1998 – QAFL

 

SOUTHPORT 12.15 (87) DEFEATED MT GRAVATT 11.10 (76)

 

FB Ian Dargie Dean Bowtell Shaun Stephens
HB Clint Watts Chris Smith Sean Coughlan
C Richard Maloney Shaun Ballans Adam McKenzie
HF Craig Mansbridge Jason Hodgkinson David Bain
FF Gary Hayes-Dewar Rod Mackay Nick Mansbridge
R Adam Cooke Julian Shanks Shane Young
Int Craig Wilson Rob Panozzo Mark Smith
  Nathan Balshaw    

SOUTHPORT 3.4 4.8 10.13 12.15 (87)
MORNINGSIDE 3.1 5.3 7.6 11.10 (76)

Goalkickers: Craig Mansbridge 3, Shane Young 2, Nick Mansbridge 2, Rod Mackay 2, Clint Watts, Gary Hayes-Dewar, Adam McKenzie

Best Players: Clint Watts, Gary Hayes-Dewar, Dean Bowtell, Nick Mansbridge, Sean Coughlan

Captain: David Bain Coach: Jason Cotter

 

1999 – QAFL

 

SOUTHPORT 15.14 (104) DEFEATED NORTHERN EAGLES 9.7 (61)

 

FB Dean Bowtell Geoff Pemberton Clint Watts
HB David Bain Mark Bradley Brendon Martin
C Steve McLuckie Shaun Ballans Nathan Balshaw
HF Craig Mansbridge Brent Green Sean Coughlan
FF Rod Mackay Tim Deacon Nick Mansbridge
R Troy Crossley Damon Lawrence Danny Wise
Int Mark Adamson Campbell Black Adam McKenzie
  Shaun Stephens    

SOUTHPORT 3.3 7.7 11.11 15.14 (104)
NORTHERN EAGLES 3.1 5.4 5.5 9.7 (61)

Goalkickers: Tim Deacon 6, Rod Mackay 3, Campbell Black 2, Adam McKenzie, Clint Watts, Craig Mansbridge, Brent Green

Best Players: Shaun Ballans, David Bain, Mark Bradley, Geoff Pemberton, Steve McLuckie, Damon Lawrence.

Captain: David Bain Coach: Jason Cotter

 

2000 – QAFL

 

SOUTHPORT 10.8 (68) DEFEATED NORTHERN EAGLES 8.11 (59)

 

FB Jayson Pate Scott Lawton Greg Pemberton
HB Clint Watts Mark Bradley Craig Mansbridge
C Steve McLuckie Shaun Stephens Nick Riewoldt
HF Campbell Black Sean Coughlan Travis McKenzie
FF Tim Deacon Rod Mackay Leigh Stewart
R Ryan Martin Nick Mansbridge David Bain
Int Adam McKenzie Gary Mann Matt Young
  Troy Crossley    

SOUTHPORT 1.3 1.3 5.4 10.8 (68)
NORTHERN EAGLES 2.2 5.5 6.9 8.11 (59)

Goalkickers: Steve McLuckie 4, Nick Reiwoldt 2, Clint Watts 2, Shaun Stephens, Greg Pemberton

Best Players: Steve McLuckie, Ryan Martin, Scott Lawton, Clint Watts, Shaun Stephens, Greg Pemberton, Nick Riewoldt

Captain: David Bain Coach: Jason Cotter

2005 – QAFL

 

SOUTHPORT 16.15 (111) DEFEATED MORNINGSIDE 6.14 (50)

 

FB Daniel Hawkins Sam Gilbert Adam Devine
HB Dan McEntee Wayde Mills Kevin Tandogac
C Clint Watts Dane Carmody David James
HF Glenn Nugent Caine Miller Josh Maddox
FF Haydn Kiel Ben McEntee Paul Dimattina
R Brent Renouf Andrew Dimattina Darren O’Brien
Int Jayson Pate Luke Jenkins David Cameron
  David Lynch    

SOUTHPORT 3.3 9.8 10.11 16.15 (111)
MORNINGSIDE 2.2 3.7 6.10 6.14 (50)

Goalkickers:  Paul Dimattina 6, Ben McEntee 5, Darren O’Brien, Glenn Nugent, Caine Miller, Andrew Dimattina, David James

Best Players: Caine Miller, Paul Dimattina, Wayde Mills, Ben McEntee, Sam Gilbert, David James.

Captain: Darren O’Brien Coach: Norm Dare

2006 – QAFL

 

SOUTHPORT 17.14 (116) DEFEATED ZILLMERE 16.8 (104)

 

FB Cameron Betts Clint Watts Daniel Hawkins
HB Kapun Morris Brent Ranouf Glenn Screech
C David James Dane Carmody Haydn Kiel
HF Adam Devine Dan McEntee Fraser Pope
FF Kurt Tippett Ben McEntee Dane Eaton
R Caine Miller Tim Harders Danny Wise
Int Jason Burge Ben Merrett Grant Johnson
  Dane Grant    

SOUTHPORT 7.3 9.5 15.11 17.14 (116)
ZILLMERE 3.2 11.5 14.7 16.8 (104)

Goalkickers:  Dane Carmody 3, Ben McEntee 3, Glenn Screech 2, David James 2, Haydn Kiel 2, Kurt Tippett, Danny Wise, Dan McEntee, Caine Miller, Grant Johnson

Best Players:  Brent Renouf, Dane Carmody, David James, Haydn Kiel, Danny Wise, Glenn Screech

Captain: Caine Miller (Acting Captain for Darren O’Brien) Coach: Craig Crowley

 

2008 – QAFL

 

SOUTHPORT 18.7 (115) DEFEATED MORNINGSIDE 15.17 (107)

 

FB Glenn Screech Damien Charleston Luke Jenkins
HB Clint Watts Kurt Niklaus Daniel Hawkins
C David James Darren O’Brien Kevin Tandogac
HF Jason Burge Brett Sinclair David Cameron
FF Justin Kahlefeldt Ben McEntee Dayne Beams
R Broc McCauley Adam Devine Danny Wise
Int Ben Merrett Bean Headland Fraser Pope
       

SOUTHPORT 8.2 10.3 13.5 18.7 (115)
MORNINGSIDE 4.5 8.10 13.13 15.17 (107)

Goalkickers: Ben McEntee 3, Dane Carmody 2, Brett Sinclair 2, Jason Burge 2, David James 2, David Cameron 2, Fraser Pope, Darren O’Brien, Dayne Beams, Danny Wise, Ben Merrett.

Best Players:  Kurt Niklaus, Luke Jenkins, Danny Wise, Brett Sinclair, Clint Watts, Jason Burge

Captain: Darren O’Brien Coach: Craig Crowley

 

2018 – NEAFL

 

SOUTHPORT 14.6 (90) DEFEATED SYDNEY 5.5 (35)

 

FB Ryan Davis Seb Tape Jack O’Shea
HB Tyler Roos Brodie Murdoch Jordan Taylor
C Matt Doran Andrew Boston Ethan Reeves
HF Wade Hancock Josh Baxter Rob Clements
FF Tom Wilkinson Josh Hall Cody Filewood
R Jed Turner Michael Manteit Josh Clayton
Int Rhys Clark Dylan Fyfe Lee Dale
  Mitch Johnson Brenton Payne  

SOUTHPORT 3.2 6.2 12.4 14.6 (90)
SYDNEY 0.3 1.4 2.4 5.5 (35)

Goalkickers: Tom Wilkinson 3, Mitch Johnson 3, Dylan Fyfe 2, Ryan Davis, Rob Clements, Lee Dale, Cody Filewood, Wade Hancock, Michael Manteit.

Best Players: Ryan Davis, Tyler Roos, Seb Tape, Dylan Fyfe, Andrew Boston, Tom Wilkinson.

Captains: Andrew Boston and Seb Tape Coach: Steve Daniel

2020 – QFAW Division 1 

 

SOUTHPORT 4.3 (27) DEFEATED SURFERS PARADISE 3.4 (22)

 

FB Lucy Van Jaden Bollman  
HB Natalie West Giselle Davies Serina Balanda
C Lily McDonald Georgia Eller Melissa Webb
HF Emily Stewart Hannah Davies Maddy Watt
FF Laura Smith Charlie Bone  
R Alessia Smythe Eloise O’Brien Tatum Shaw
Int Chloe Shute Elizabeth Halsall Ellie Parker
  Abbie Pluples Victoria Winstanley Elli-Jay Beck

SOUTHPORT 1.2 3.2 4.3 4.3 (27)
SURFERS PARADISE 2.0 2.2 2.3 3.4 (22)

Goalkickers:  Hannah Davies 2, Victoria Winstanley, Eloise O’Brien

Best Players:  Eloise O’Brien, Giselle Davies, Jaden Bollman, Maddy Watt, Hannah Davies, Elli-Jay Beck.

Captains: Hannah Davies and Eloise O’Brien Coach: Ryan Davis

2020 – QFAW Division 1 

 

SOUTHPORT 4.6 (30) DEFEATED SURFERS PARADISE 3.2 (20)

 

FB Laura Smith Serina Balanda  
HB Madi Reisinger Ashlee Flick Lily McDonald
C Zoe Haines Abbie Pluples Alicha Caminito
HF Rachel Watt Fleur Davies Hannah Davies
FF Brittany Brymer Zali Cheffers  
R Lilly Pearce Tatum Shaw Maddy Watt
Int Elizabeth Halsall Kirra Skabo Georgia Eller
  Emily Stewart Charli Bone Elli-Jay Beck

SOUTHPORT 1.3 1.3 3.5 4.6 (30)
SURFERS PARADISE 0.0 1.0 1.0 3.2 (20)

Goalkickers: Zali Cheffers, Charli Bone, Elli-Jay Beck, Tatum Shaw.

Best Players: Madi Reisinger, Hannah Davies, Abbie Pluples, Tatum Shaw, Lily McDonald, Ashlee Flick

Captains: Hannah Davies and Elli-Jay Beck Coach: Ryan Davis

 

2024 – QAFLW

 

SOUTHPORT 8.6 (54) DEFEATED BOND UNIVERSITY 3.1 (19)

 

FB Siobhan Ross Jo-anna Baltais  
HB Tearnie Brown Kaylee Kimber Selina Priest
C Abbie Pluples Kierra Zerafa Rianna Schipp
HF Megan Hunt Hannah Davies Alannah Welsh
FF Tayla Gregory Dekota Baron  
R Georja Davies Steph O’Brien Maddy Watt
Int Maighan Fogas Emma Suckling Maddy Baldwin
  Ruby Mitchell Ebony Milne  

SOUTHPORT 2.3 4.5 6.5 8.6 (54)
BOND UNIVERSITY 2.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 (19)

Goalkickers: Alannah Welsh 3, Maddy Baldwin 2, Dekota Baron, Tayla Gregory, Georja Davies

Best Players: Kaylee Kimber, Rianna Schipp, Georja Davies, Maighan Fogas, Kierra Zerafa, Ebony Milne

Captain: Rianna Schipp Coach: Peter Doherty